As much as ordering in has become the norm in recent months, we all know and miss the joy of dining in at a new cafe.
Singapore’s cafe scene is vibrant, with a new cafe popping up almost every week. So, as COVID-19 restrictions slowly ease in Singapore, why not venture out (safely, of course) to visit some of these new cafes in July?
Little Rogue Coffee
This Melbourne-inspired cafe will transport guests down under with its laidback interior and indoor-outdoor vibes. Located in the culturally rich Tanjong Katong neighbourhood, Little Rogue Cafe is the latest go-to spot for cafe-lovers and conveniently offers an all-day brunch menu.
Its name was inspired by the cheekiness of children and their playful personalities, and various kid-friendly activities have been added into this cafe, including a small play area and a library.
Little Rogue Coffee’s menu includes dishes such as Bacon Wrapped Prawns Risotto and Miso Roasted Cauliflower Steak. They also offer sweet treats including brownies and teacakes.
Address: 336 Tanjong Katong Rd, Singapore 437109
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 8:30am-6pm
Contact: +65 8899 1143
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Clap Cafe
Frank and Annie are friends who share a passion for coffee. They recently opened Clap Cafe, a little local spot near Bugis that offers handcrafted drinks and sweet treats.
Their cafe interior is sleek and modern, featuring a blank wall for art installations. It currently displays a flower arrangement beautifully put together by the Clap team. The cafe also offers a wide co-working space that can be used for collaborative work in the future.
Guests will find a menu created from scratch, offering unique drinks such as their Ceylon Peach Fizzy and various desserts including a maple-pecan tart.
Address: Blk 261 Waterloo Street #01-28, Singapore 180261
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 8am-8pm
Contact: +65 6980 6392
The Urban Hideout
Pet lovers rejoice! The Urban Hideout is a new pet-friendly cafe that recently opened along Springside walk. Not only does it specialise in coffee and gelato for humans, but for your furball too. Its gelatos come in various tasty flavours including carrot cake, bluepea seasalt, and green-apple Yakult.
In addition to gelatos and coffee, The Urban Hideout offers a brunch menu that includes dishes such as its fragrant Louisiana-style cajun rice, and a buttery and flaky jumbo croissant.
It’s called a pet-friendly cafe for good reason: a special pet-food menu is available for your fur-kids to enjoy while you eat. The menu includes cooked and raw items that have been curated by PAWFF, a Singapore-based pet retail company aiming to provide pets with nutritious snacks. Some dishes you can order for your furry friends include chicken ”rice” and handmade meatballs.
Address: 60 Springside Walk #01-05, 1 The Brooks, 786020
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30am-10:30pm
Contact: Whatsapp +65 8879 9722 for orders and enquiry
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Ambling Turtle
Tucked away in the heart of Katong is this Peranakan-inspired cafe serving up modern Peranakan treats. Ambling Turtle is divided into two storeys and filled with earthy tones, and its menu features a variety of sweet and savoury items including satay chicken and ondeh ondeh cake.
One of its signature items is the Go Home Waffle, a unique take on deconstructed chendol. This tasty treat includes its classic pandan waffle topped with coconut soft serve, chendol jelly, red beans, and gula melaka.
Address: 66 East Coast Road, The Flow #01-01, Singapore 428778
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9am-4:30pm
Around
Good news, Easties. Around is a new “glasshouse” cafe that recently opened in Tampines. The eatery features floor-to-ceiling windows and a clean, minimalistic interior, making the space feel bigger and brighter.
Around offers a wide range of desserts, including cakes, gelato and waffles. Its gelato comes in 16 unique flavours, including Yakult oreo, blueberry yoghurt, and cereal milk. Guests will also find an extensive drink menu, including peach green-tea macchiato, milk-apple bubble tea, and mango latte.
This is Around’s second outlet, having opened its first outlet in Ang Mo Kio a few months ago.
Address: The Alps Residences, Tampines Street 86, Singapore 528538
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 12pm-2am
Tigerlily Patisserie
Tigerlily Patisserie is a new cafe located along Joo Chiat and headed by Maxine Ngooi, ex-head pastry chef of Vianney Massot Restaurant at HongKong Street. This cafe is botanical-themed, with walls filled with bright green and yellow shades that exudes a relaxing and inviting atmosphere.
On top of a diverse breakfast and brunch menu, this cafe also offers unique pastries and desserts made with unconventional flavours. Each pastry is baked fresh daily, pairing French techniques with Asian ingredients. Some of their popular dishes include curry sausage, lemon thai basil tart, pistachio marimo, and The Beehive.
The Beehive, one of Tigerlily’s most eye-catching dessert, consists of lemon thyme with litchi honey jelly encased in a beehive-shaped honey parfait. The dessert is then topped with a yuzu mousse honeycomb. This dessert is beautifully crafted, balanced between sweet and citrusy, and not too overwhelming on the palate.
Address: 350 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427598
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9am-6pm
Closed on Mondays
Contact: +65 8887 0988
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Mr. Holmes Bakehouse [Coming Soon]
This bakery cafe is finally making its way from San Francisco to Singapore. Mr. Holmes Bakehouse is known for its cruffins — a croissant and muffin hybrid — which is said to have originated here in 2014.
Mr. Holmes’ cruffins are filled with cream and dusted with sugar before serving, allowing guests to experience them at its freshest. Besides cruffins, this bakery cafe also offers various other sweet treats including brioche donuts and matcha croissants.
The Singapore flagship store will be designed in pink and white — signature colours of Mr. Holmes Bakehouse. Be sure to explore this cafe when it opens up, and find its iconic and insta-worthy “I got baked” neon signage.
Address: 9 Scotts Road, #01-01/02/03, Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210
